Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is eyeing another deep run in the UEFA Champions League this season as the Gunners take aim at a first ever European triumph.
Arteta’s men began their league phase campaign with a 2-0 away win over Athletic Bilbao and are now preparing to welcome Greek giants Olympiacos to the Emirates Stadium for their first home match.
Having reached the semi-finals last season, where they fell short against eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain, Arteta wants to go even further this time around.
“We have the same ambition, which is to go game by game and try and be better than the opponent, which is very difficult in this competition. We want to win as many games as we can,” Arteta said.
“[Olympiacos] is going to be a really difficult one. We know how important the home form is going to be to reach where we want to arrive, and tomorrow we have the opportunity to start well.”
Confidence will be high in the Arsenal camp, coming off the back of that late comeback victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday.
William Saliba’s new contract extension was also announced earlier on Tuesday, providing further boost to the Gunners’ spirits. Arteta believes his team is ready to face their Greek opponents on Wednesday.
“There has been great energy. The moment you went in the dressing room, everyone was celebrating because of the manner and the way it happened.
“But you have to move on immediately, and we know we have a very tough match against Olympiacos, and we are ready for it.”
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